The Christchurch Tram, closed since the February 2011 earthquake but due to reopen this year, stops at popular sights such as the Botanic Garden, the river Avon and the city center.

The Christchurch Tram, closed since the February 2011 earthquake but due to reopen this year, stops at popular sights such as the Botanic Garden, the river Avon and the city center.

The Christchurch Tram, closed since the February 2011 earthquake... Photo-4374530.59029 - Houston Chronicle

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While ChristChurch Cathedral (background) was severely damaged in the February 2011 earthquake, Neil Dawson's nearly 60-foot-high Chalice sculpture survived as a potent symbol of the city's resilience.

While ChristChurch Cathedral (background) was severely damaged in the February 2011 earthquake, Neil Dawson's nearly 60-foot-high Chalice sculpture survived as a potent symbol of the city's resilience.

Pedestrians browse shops in the rebuilt City Mall in Christchurch in which most of the 27 shops are built from cargo shipping containers. Cashel Street had been the site of the former pedestrian City Mall, but all the businesses had to be demolished after the Feb. 22, 2011, earthquake. less

Pedestrians browse shops in the rebuilt City Mall in Christchurch in which most of the 27 shops are built from cargo shipping containers. Cashel Street had been the site of the former pedestrian City Mall, but ... more